DaveJL Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Hello all, Here is my first entry for this GB. Hasegawa's 1/48 F/A-18F in the markings of VFA-41 'Black Aces' The kit: The aftermarket: Will be using an Aires cockpit set, TwoBobs decals, Steel Beach ECS pipes and Steel Beach ACS upgrade. The jet itself, over Afghanistan 166842 Dave Edited May 27, 2013 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Thats a nice looking bird I mean bug Edited May 28, 2013 by Skids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Dave nice markings will be watching you build Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thanks Guys! Really like the scheme on this one. Have to say, the Super Bug is growing on me Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That Black Aces scheme is a nice choice Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 A nice choice there Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Cheers guys. Think i'll order up some seamless intakes for this one too. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Ordered some seamless intakes for this one: Hoping to start this sooner rather than later, as my Hobbyboss F-14 for the Swing Wing GB is wearing me down. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Started today. The lovely Aires cockpit set was assembled and painted, along with the Steel Beach ACS (Advanced Crew Station) coaming for the WSO: Also assembled the ordnance: Going for 2x Fuel tanks, 2x GBU-38's, 1x GBU-12, 1xGBU-31, 1x AIM-9 and an AN/ASQ-228 targeting pod. Seems the norm was to carry only 500lb bombs, but I have seen/heard of GBU-31's being carried. Next up is to close the forward fuselage and start work on the intakes. More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cockpit looks great Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Looking real good Dave (must make a start on mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Cheers guys. The Aires cockpit is a must for this kit as the cockpit details are provided by decals only in the kit. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Nice Office (may be I should have gone with a Aires pit ,to late now ) Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Cheers Les. The Aires pit really is great! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) More progress to show. Added the cockpit to the upper fuselage halve, but made a slight hash of the cut for the Aires coaming, so will need a dab of filler. The tub fits very well: Front fuselage section made up: Added the lovely Rhino seamless intakes: Made the necessary cuts to the kit side panels: Next up is to finish off the nose section, add the intake side panels and attach all the fuselage parts. More to come. Dave Edited June 16, 2013 by DaveJL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Nice job on the intakes Dave Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Cheers Les. They're definitely a nice addition to the kit. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Both coamings added today and a dab of filler to clean up the front section. The rear coaming is the Steel Beach ACS. Side panels on the intakes, ready to be filled and sanded flush: More to come. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gajman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Looking good Dave. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Cheers Gary, shouldn't be too long in coming together. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 It`s all coming together Dave and looking good Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Cheers Les. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Nice job on the intakes Dave Les Seconded, they look great and easy to install. Were did you get them from? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Seconded, they look great and easy to install. Were did you get them from? Shaun. Cheers. Got them off ebay mate, though the seller doesn't appear to have any at the minute. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Looks very sweet, also like everyone I am well impressed with the intakes! Looking forward to more Kind Regards, Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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